A New Perspective on Physician Retirement

Raymond W. Pong, PhD from the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, Laurentian University wrote a paper titled, "Putting Away the Stethoscope for Good? Toward a New Perspective on Physician Retirement." Published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, this study is an attempt to understand how aging affects physicians’ work, including staying in or leaving clinical practice, and the impact of this on health workforce planning. Although its geographic focus is Canada, there are some interesting pearls that are also very relevant for those working in the USA. You can read the article here.

Physician career opportunities in Canada

Sometimes, the transition from a clinical career to a non-clinical career isn't the best option. Some physicians simply need a change in scenery and if they move to a new clinical opportunity, they end up much happier.

How many physicians do you know who practice medicine in Canada? Do they seem to have a high level of job satisfaction, or do they seem disgruntled by administrative paperwork? Do they seem to be struggle with reimbursement issues and are they contemplating cash-only or concierge practice models?

It's been many years since I've visited Canada, but perhaps you may be interested in exploring your career options in Canada. I recently got a brochure in the mail describing physician career opportunities in Ontario, Canada. To learn more, visit www.HealthForceOntario.ca for more information.  You may want to look at some Ontario Physician Locum Programs (OPLP) opportunities as well.